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John 16:7-14

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

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7. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9. Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10. Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11. Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you.

John 16:7-14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 16:7

Theological / Devotional

Expedient for you. Or, “profitable for you.” The death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ were important events in the outworking of the plan of salvation. Without these the era of the Spirit would not have become a reality. His departure was thus to the disciples’ profit and advantage. In His incarnate body Jesus could not be everywhere present, but through the medium of the Spirit Jesus could be with each one of His followers at all times and in all places (see Matt. 28:20).

Comforter. See on ch. 14:16.

I will send him. According to the plan of God, Jesus was to complete His work on earth and ascend to the Father’s throne before the Spirit should come.

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